Robert F Bidwell

US Patent:

57796700, Jul 14, 1998

Filed:

May 31, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/455126

Inventors:

Robert E. Bidwell - Melville NY
Arnold Melman - Ardsley NY

International Classification:

A61M 500

US Classification:

604172

Abstract:

A urethral catheter assembly is disclosed which includes an elongate catheter body having an expandable retention balloon provided at a distal end thereof, and a progressively deployable lubricated sheath which encloses the exterior surface of the catheter body. Once deployed, the sheath permits relative movement of the catheter body relative to the urethra without causing discomfort or trauma to the patient.

US Patent:

42495237, Feb 10, 1981

Filed:

May 7, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/036751

Inventors:

Robert E. Bidwell - Melville NY

Assignee:

BioResearch Inc. - Farmingdale NY

International Classification:

A61F 300

US Classification:

128 80A

Abstract:

An adjustable orthopedic foot splint is disclosed which maintains a desired angle between the feet of the user but which otherwise allows virtually full freedom of movement of the feet. Movements of the feet which are allowed include: forwards and backwards; up and down; together and apart; and tilting of the toe upwards and downwards. Thus, the user can walk, climb steps, or crawl in an approximately normal manner. In a preferred embodiment, hinged pairs of parallelogram links pivotally interconnect the shoes of the user. In another preferred embodiment, the pivotal connection is vertically adjustable and is resiliently urged to a horizontal position.

US Patent:

6007521, Dec 28, 1999

Filed:

Jan 7, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/779562

Inventors:

Robert E. Bidwell - Melville NY
Arnold Melman - Ardsley NY

International Classification:

A61M 500

US Classification:

604264

Abstract:

A drainage catheter system including a catheter, a collection bag, and a collection bag saddle, is provided. The catheter includes a catheter body having an interior lumen, an elongate tubular sheath operatively associated with the catheter body, and a layer of lubricant disposed between the catheter body and the tubular sheath. The sheath is inflatable after deployment to provide sealing engagement with an inner wall of the urethra. One end of the catheter body is adapted to be connected to the collection bag which includes a fluid entry portion having a one-way fluid valve, a gas separation chamber, and a one-way gas valve. The collection bag also includes a main liquid reservoir in fluid communication with the fluid entry portion and a sealed drainage member for permitting drainage of the main liquid reservoir. The collection bag saddle facilitates attachment of the collection bag to a patient's body, and includes a main body portion, a plurality of mounting pads attached thereto including adhesive backings, and collection bag mounting structure formed in the main body portion.

US Patent:

D2559374, Jul 15, 1980

Filed:

Mar 31, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/892468

Inventors:

Leonard D. Kurtz - Woodmere NY
Robert E. Bidwell - Melville NY

Assignee:

Howmedica Inc. - New York NY

International Classification:

D2402

US Classification:

D24 59

US Patent:

D2455382, Aug 23, 1977

Filed:

Sep 8, 1975

Appl. No.:

5/611422

Inventors:

Leonard David Kurtz - Woodmere NY
Robert Bidwell - Melville NY

Assignee:

Deknatel, Inc. - New York NY

International Classification:

D2402

US Classification:

D24 34

US Patent:

41050312, Aug 8, 1978

Filed:

Oct 10, 1975

Appl. No.:

5/621591

Inventors:

Leonard D. Kurtz - Woodmere NY
Robert E. Bidwell - Melville NY

Assignee:

Deknatel, Inc. - Long Island NY

International Classification:

A61M 100

US Classification:

128276

Abstract:

The present invention provides an expansion chamber that can be attached to a conventional underwater drainage device used for draining a body cavity. The attaching means permits the expansion chamber to be quickly attached to the drainage device and when attached to become rigidly and securely connected thereto. The connecting means comprises fitting engageable male and female rails, one of which is connected along its side and extends from the expansion chamber and the other of which is connected along its side and extends from the drainage device. A connecting chamber is rigidly attached at one end thereof to the top of the expansion chamber and extends longitudinally therefrom. Depending from the other end and securely mounted thereto is a hollow needle. The needle can engage and penetrate a self-sealing grommet located in the top of the drainage device. In this manner, the drainage device can be used to maintain the same vacuum within the expansion chamber as within the drainage device.

US Patent:

RE298778, Jan 9, 1979

Filed:

Jun 22, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/808982

Inventors:

Leonard D. Kurtz - Woodmere NY
Robert E. Bidwell - Melville NY

Assignee:

Deknatel Inc. - Queens Village NY

International Classification:

A61F 544

US Classification:

128275

Abstract:

A drainage apparatus for evacuating fluids from cavities including a collection chamber for collecting fluids from the body cavity, a water seal chamber and a pressure regulator chamber. A valve mechanism is provided in the water seal chamber to permit the outflow of gases from the apparatus in the event of a sudden increase in pressure in the device due to respiratory movements or leakage of air.

US Patent:

40182240, Apr 19, 1977

Filed:

Apr 7, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/674482

Inventors:

Leonard D. Kurtz - Woodmere NY
Robert E. Bidwell - Melville NY

Assignee:

Deknatel, Inc. - Long Island NY

International Classification:

A61M 100

US Classification:

128276

Abstract:

The present invention provides an underwater drainage apparatus which is adapted to be used for draining a body cavity. The underwater drainage device is provided with two collection chambers in addition to the usual water seal chamber and pressure regulating monometer. The two collection chambers intercommunicate so that the same vacuum is applied to both chambers but a spill over compartment is provided between the two collection chambers to prevent fluid collected in one chamber from passing into the other collection chamber.

Address:

732 Fawn Ct, Port Orange, FL 32129

VIN:

1GNFK13088R106622

Make:

CHEVROLET

Model:

TAHOE

Year:

2008